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18/30 kV cables in copper or aluminium
DESCRIPTION
Usage
NFC 33226 cables are for public power distribution network 18/30 (36) kV.
Design
The cable is made of 1 or 3 cores, without mechanic protection
STANDARDS
National NF C 33226
CHARACTERISTICS
Construction characteristics
Conductor material Aluminum
Conductor exibility Stranded class 2
Conductor shape Circular
Insulation XLPE (chemical)
Material of the external semiconductor Extruded strippable grooved elastomer
Material of the inner semiconductor XLPESC
Material used for longitudinal water tightness Swelling powder
Outer sheath PE
Screen Longitudinal aluminium tape
Sheath colour Black
Dimensional characteristics
Conductor crosssection 240 mm²
Number of cores 1
Approximate weight 1550 kg/km
Conductor diameter 18.3 mm
Diameter over insulation 34.2 mm
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Cable MT NFC 33-226 18/30 (36) kV
NF C 33-226 18/30KV 1x240 AL PE
Dimensional characteristics
Maximum outer diameter 41.5 mm
Electrical characteristics
Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) 18 / 30 (36) kV
A.C. Conductor resist. at 90 °C trefoil formation 0.161 Ohm/km
Conductor AC resistance at 50 Hz 0.11 Ohm/km
Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C 0.125 Ohm/km
Nominal inductance 0.1 mH/km
Nominal phase capacitance 0.23 µF / km
Perm. current rating buried 20°C trefoil formation 399 A
Perm. current rating in air 30°C trefoil formation 494 A
Voltage Drop 0.34 V/A.km
Mechanical characteristics
Mechanical resistance to impacts Good
Cable exibility Rigid
Usage characteristics
Flame retardant C2, NF C 32070
Weather resistance Good
Chemical resistance Accidental
Water proof Intermittent
Bending factor when laying 15 (xD)
Length 1000 m
Max. conductor temperature in service 90 °C
Shortcircuit max. conductor temperature 250 °C
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